Supplemental to the list located in the Parent's Guide, all items are optional to bring. These optional items may not be brought by anyone attending Cadet Basic Training in the same summer as any other programs. These are only for Cadets returning from a previous year. 

Cadet Field Leader Course Optional Items.​

• Tactical Gloves (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tactical+gloves&ref=nb_sb_noss_2)

• Compass

• Small flashlight or headlamp with red lens

• Paracord, no more than 100' length

• Extra pair(s) of boots

• Hydration pack/Camelbak. Must be black/coyote/OD green or OCP/ACU pattern. No bright colors.  

• Do not bring non-XMC undershirts or morale patches. They are not authorized for wear while participating in XMC.

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Cadet Ranger School Courses/ Advanced Cadet Field Leader Course Optional Items. 

• Airsoft rifle (AR-15 or M4 body-style only). Only for Cadets not taking flights, you must be able to carry to and from camp

• Airsoft face/eye protection (https://www.amazon.com/NINAT-Tactical-Paintball-Protection-Goggles-Black/dp/B07SS6VW95/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=airsoft+mask&qid=1622654288&sr=8-6)

• Tactical Gloves (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tactical+gloves&ref=nb_sb_noss_2)

• Roll of electrical tape, small to medium sized roll

• Compass

• Small flashlight or headlamp with red lens

• Paracord, no more than 100' length

• Extra pair(s) of boots

• Up to 2 additional field skills and/or tactical books or manuals

• Hydration pack/Camelbak. Must be black/coyote/OD green or OCP/ACU pattern. No bright colors.  

• Do not bring non-XMC undershirts or morale patches. They are not authorized for wear while participating in XMC.